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title: "Hill People Gear Tarahumara versus Deuter UP Sydney - One Bag Travel"
description: "Comparison of the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Deuter UP Sydney carry-on travel backpacks."
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# Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Deuter UP Sydney

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Hill People Gear Tarahumara](https://onebag.travel/carryon/cb7ihqmtrf/hill-people-gear-tarahumara/)

by [Hill People Gear](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Hill People Gear)

![Front facing view of the Hill People Gear Tarahumara](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601599547/carryons/hillpeoplehama_vpq4ho.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>16 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×23×10 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$175</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Hill People Gear Tarahumara | Feature | Deuter UP Sydney |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 3 |
| back | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>500d Cordura</td><td>300D PES Ripstop, 500D rPES</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter UP Sydney](https://onebag.travel/carryon/x6qr9w1lre/deuter-up-sydney/)

by [Deuter](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Deuter)

![Front facing view of the Deuter UP Sydney](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621568500/carryons/Deuter_UP_Sydney_py3few.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.88 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×30×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

The Hill People Gear Tarahumara sits light on your back, tipping the scales at a mere 0.7 pounds. Built from 500D Cordura, it is sturdy and able to stand up to a lot of wear and tear. It's a tall pack, stretching to 44 inches and is rather slim - exactly 24 inches across and 10 inches deep. But don't let its slender figure fool you - it has a spacious 16 liters capacity. However, it'll disappoint tech lovers as it doesn't have a laptop compartment. It seems to be fighting out of its weight class in the world of carry-on bags, with full airline compatibility.

On the other hand, the Deuter UP Sydney is slightly heavier, clocking in at 0.88 pounds. Its fabric is a combination of 300D PES Ripstop and 500D rPES, indicating that it can take a beating just as well as the Tarahumara. It's shorter, wider and deeper than its counterpart - with dimensions are 16x30x50 inches respectively. The Sydney boasts a larger 22 liters capacity, along with a snug laptop compartment designed for a 15-inch laptop. It, however, loses out to the Tarahumara with a compatibility rating of only 82% with airlines.

To summarize the differences:

-   The Tarahumara is taller but the Sydney is wider and deeper.
-   The Sydney weighs more than the Tarahumara.
-   The Sydney has a larger capacity (22 Liters) compared to the Tarahumara (16 Liters).
-   The Tarahumara is compatible with 100% of airlines, while the Sydney only 82%.
-   The Tarahumara is composed of 500D Cordura, while the Sydney is made with 300D PES Ripstop and 500D rPES.
-   Only the Sydney has a laptop compartment.

Quoting reviewers, the Tarahumara is "well designed, well executed, and well built". And about the Sydney, it is described as having a "comfortable harness system, a slim profile, and enough compartmentalization for your gear". The Tarahumara shines for its size, making it perfect for day hiking and has a convenient center zip. Conversely, the Sydney excels in environmental friendliness as it’s made entirely from recycled materials and has a well-thought organization throughout the entire bag. The Tarahumara has been praised for its build quality while the suspended laptop compartment in the Sydney adds extra protection from unexpected drops.